Eswatini’s richest man Natie Kirsh gains $1.66 billion in 2024
Kirsh, now ranked 286th globally, is the only African billionaire to gain more than $1.5 billion in 2024.
Bloomberg Billionaire Index
Swazi billionaire Natie Kirsh’s net worth surges above $8.5 billion
Ranked 317th on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Kirsh derives a substantial portion of his wealth from private investments.
Swazi billionaire Natie Kirsh’s net worth slumps by $260 million
The $260-million decline in his fortune is attributed to the performance of his 75-percent stake in Jetro Holdings, a New York-based consumer goods holding company.
Egypt’s second-richest person Naguib Sawiris gains $130 million in 17 days
Sawiris, Egypt’s second-richest person, added $130 million to his fortune over the past 17 days.
Nigeria’s second-richest man Abdul Samad Rabiu makes $1.1 billion within 24 hours
Rising shares propel Rabiu’s stake in cement and food ventures to a combined $11.91-billion valuation.
Egypt’s richest man Nassef Sawiris loses $100 million in 8 days
Sawiris’ net worth currently stands at $7.42 billion, down from $7.52 billion on Oct. 12.
Swazi billionaire Natie Kirsh sees net worth dip by $170 million, returning to $7.1 billion
Kirsh Group, the holding company for Kirsh’s investments, also saw its value dip by $100 million, falling from $305 million to $205 million.
Swazi billionaire Natie Kirsh’s net worth exceeds $7 billion, gaining $330 million
Kirsh’s net worth has surged by $330 million in a span of 39 days, climbing from $6.93 billion on Aug. 6 to a staggering $7.26 billion on Sept. 14.
America’s second-richest Black man David Steward gains $2.74 billion in two months
Steward is now ranked as the 259th richest person in the world, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
South Africa’s second-richest man Nicky Oppenheimer gains $250 million in 8 days
With his current fortune of $9.25 billion, Oppenheimer claims the 231st spot on the global list of the wealthiest individuals.
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote back among world’s top 100 billionaires
The majority of Dangote’s wealth is anchored in his 86-percent stake in Dangote Cement, Africa’s largest cement producer.
South African billionaire Ivan Glasenberg’s fortune slumps by $490 million
Glasenberg presently occupies the 275th spot on the list of the world’s wealthiest individuals, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe hit by $200-million loss
The decline in Motsepe’s net worth can be attributed to the downturn in the market value of his 39.7-percent stake in African Rainbow Minerals.
South Africa’s second-richest man Nicky Oppenheimer nears $10-billion net worth, surpasses $1.3-billion YTD gains
The driving force behind Oppenheimer’s wealth gains lies in his private equity investments.
Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris’ net worth bounces back above $6 billion
The surge comes as a welcome development for Sawiris after witnessing a dip in his wealth below $6 billion earlier this month.
Firm linked to son of America’s second-richest Black man inks million-dollar deal with Nickelodeon
David Steward II, son of America’s second-richest Black man, founded Lion Forge Animation in 2019.